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IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals on Monday said it has received certificate of suitability from EDQM to supply Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate API in European markets. The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) is a mandatory certification for distribution of any API/ pharma products in Europe. Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate, an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), is proton pump inhibitor used in drugs to suppress the gastric acid secretion. "The company started production of Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate in Q3 FY 2020 at its Punjab-based facility. "With this CEP (certificate of suitability) certification, the company will now be able to export it to entire Europe. IOL currently has a total capacity of producing 240 TPA of Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate," a release said. IOL is the world's largest producer of Ibuprofen API with 33 per cent market share globally. The company has 13 plus APIs in its portfolio such as Metformin ...
IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals on Thursday said it has received regulatory approval from the European Union for the supply of a chemical, ethyl acetate. IOL started production of ethyl acetate in 1996 and exports it to more than 40 countries. Ethyl acetate is primarily used as a solvent and diluent. It is also used in nail varnish remover, circuit board cleaners, paints and perfumes. In a statement, the company said it has received the REACH certification, which will open a window to IOL to export ethyl acetate across the European market. The REACH is an EU regulation adopted to strengthen the protection of human health and the environment. The law aims at boosting the competitiveness of the EU chemicals sector, it said. IOL also announced the appointment of REACHLaw as their only representative (OR) to assist the company in broadening arms and expanding its territory in European nations. IOL said it has the largest single-location plant of ethyl acetate in India with a product